Zimbardo quiz

Where did the Stanford Prison Experiment take place?

• Stanford University's psychology department basement

• An isolated house in Stanford

• A constructed facility outside the university

• A real prison in Northern California

Who was the lead researcher of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• David Reimer

• Philip Zimbardo

• Stanley Milgram

• John Watson

What year did the Stanford Prison Experiment take place?

• 1980

• 1969

• 1971

• 1975

What was the main question the Stanford Prison Experiment aimed to answer?

• If good people can turn evil in an evil environment

• The influence of perceived power on behavior

• The impact of prison life on mental health

• The effects of solitary confinement on human psychology

How were the roles of 'guards' and 'prisoners' assigned in the experiment?

• Based on their physical strength

• Through psychological evaluations

• Based on volunteers' preferences

• Randomly

What did the guards wear to dehumanize their interactions with prisoners?

• Uniforms without insignias

• Hoods

• Reflective sunglasses

• Masks

Which psychologist's earlier work on obedience influenced the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Carl Jung

• Stanley Milgram

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

What was a significant consequence of the experiment for the participants?

• Changed views on law enforcement

• Long-term psychological trauma

• Physical injuries

• Altered perceptions of identity and authority

How long was the Stanford Prison Experiment originally scheduled to last?

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 2 weeks

• 10 days

What ethical issue is most associated with the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Lack of informed consent

• All of the above

• Participants' distress

• Use of deception